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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1972

Page

17

NASCAR Elite Favored In Miller 500 Pole Trials

Five top money winners from last year are among favorites to win the pole for Sundays Miller High Life 500 at Ontario Motor Speedway. Drivers like A J Foyt Buddy Baker Bobby Allison Richard Petty and Jeff Isaac are key contenders with Isaac claiming the fastest car status after Daytona. The pole is decided in three time trial rounds beginning at 1 p m PST with 112 entries including West Coast notables such as Ray Elder Hershel McGriff Jack McCoy and George Quarry. Marty Robbins caused a spin during practice but avoided damage with a saving maneuver in his Dodge.

Bloys Britt Ontario, Calif A.J. Foyt Nascar Ontario Motor Speedway Foyt Mercury Dodge Buddy Baker Baker STP Andy Granatelli Bobby. Isaac Bobby Allison Chevrolet Richard Petty Plymouth Isaac Catawba N.C Soow Ontario Daytona Allison Petty Florida Friday Hassler Petty Riverside Richmond West Coast Ray Elder Carruthers Calif Hershel McGriff Bridal Veil Falls Ore Jack McCoy Modesto George, Forlmer Arcadia Marty Robbins

Gene Sarazen Turns 70 as Career Glints Enduring

The Times profile recalls Gene Sarazen's 50-year rise from caddie hut to Open and PGA champion. It notes his Masters and Open memories, a later Masters double eagle, and his plans to celebrate golf's golden anniversaries while aging slows his pace at Marco Island and Detroit events.

New York Gene Sarazen Fred Corcoran Marco Island Florida Nancy Mary Corcoran Manhattan Alexander Graham Bell Apawamis Rye N. Y Agua Caliente Gene Walter Hagen Sarazen Skokie Chicago Bobby Jones John Black Pittsburgh Oakmont Mr. Kleen Augusta National Club Craig Wood Japan Boston Francis Ouimet Charles River Country Club Shis Augusta Detroit Oakland Hills Pebble Beach Troon Scotland Clyde

Orange Blossom Classics at Sunset Golf Club begins March

The Orange Blossom Classics at Sunset Golf Club in St. Petersburg Florida runs March 16 to 19 making it LPGA tour’s oldest event dating to 1954. Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York drew 3 229 243 fans for 124 harness racing nights in 1964.

Atlanta Sunset Golf Club St. Petersburg Fla

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